Diy Project Instructions

A Geisha's Fan Skirt

erikaschiquis — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:17:03 GMT

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Strawberries in Cream Skirt

erikaschiquis — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:10:50 GMT

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Tribaret Bra

erikaschiquis — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:29:11 GMT

Project Level-Intermediate to Advance Project List- Underwire Bra Fabric for the outside and inside Beads Strung already Coin Necklaces Hooks-Real good ones Beads -glass Beading Thread Beading Needle Gold Trim I've made a coin bra before. To see how to take apart and cover a bra go to http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/50203d71-c092-444b-8a77-018bd4791ec9 has lots and lots of links I worked on this bra for about 3 months. After taking apart and covering it, I added the layer of already strung beads to the front. I did an extra stringing of the beads just as a precaution. I then started hand stitching the gold trim on top of the strung beads. After looking at it- it was too empty so I hand beaded glass beads to the trim. I then added the cabachons and hand beded those. This is what took so long to do. I then hand stitched the necklaces on the bottom of the cups. I got those at Goodwill for a 1.00 each. I added the straps after the cups where done. I will have to redo them since I made them too small. I added big hooks on the back. This is very important so your costume stays in place. I can't wait to wear this to a show someday. It matches my Hakama pants too. Vendors of Tribaret Bras Tahiya-has made Bras for Ansuya http://www.tahiya.net/ Synari http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5311792 Anaya Tribal http://www.anayatribal.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=362 Gigi's Originals http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=987

Hakama Pants

erikaschiquis — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:55:21 GMT

Project Level - Easy to Moderate Easy Project List- Depending how tall you are 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 yards of your choose of fabric. 2 1/2 inch wide elastic Measuring tape Pattern measurments-List on bottom I wanted a new look for pants besides harem/pantaloons and add some martial arts look to a costume I was gonna wear for a bo staff bellydance piece. I found these modified Hakama pants pattern that would be great for my new costume. What are Hakama pants?http://www.japanesekimono.com/japanese_pants.htm Traditional Japanese Hakama pants are worn today by Martial artists or in traditional Japanese ceremonies,etc. I saw this pattern here and modified it. http://www.geocities.com/anne_liese_w/Japanese/japmakemenshakama.htm It has this long tie around which I took apart and redid an elastic waistband instead. The waist band is about 3 inches wide with 2 1/2 inch wide elastic. I also sewed it up on the sides where traditionally the sides aren't sewn all the way up. http://www.members.shaw.ca/dragonsanctuary/cosplay/Costume3.jpg They are quite easy to sew up and the pleats on this modified one are easy. Tradional Hakama pants have a back board on them. http://www.bubishi.com.au/shop/images/hakama.jpg I wasn't interested in getting this technical with it. I just omitted this and I think this pattern doesn't even have a section to add to it. The pleats are easy but they also mean something. http://www.kendo-usa.org/reference/hakama_meaning.htm I plan on making another pair sometime. Patterns to make Hakama pants http://www.sithvixen.com/tutorials/SewingHakamaPants.pdf http://roundearth.stores.yahoo.net/hakformarar.html http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/graphics/patterns/hakama1.PDF http://folkwear.com/151.html http://niflheimangel.deviantart.com/art/Making-of-Hakama-the-pattern-78984304 http://www.ask.com/questions-about/Make-a-Hakama Where to buy already made Hakama Pants http://www.martialartssupplies.com/hakamapants.html http://www.amas.net/item.cfm/RecordID/032.htm Custom made Hakamas http://www.kyotokimono.com/WhatsForSale/CustomMadeHakama.htm http://hakamalady.com/zencart/ How to put on and tie Hakama http://www.kyotokimono.com/FAQ/TyingTheHakama.gif How to fold Hakama pants http://www.aberaikido.org.uk/how_to_fold_a_hakama.html

Blue Rose Skirt

erikaschiquis — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:32:41 GMT

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Blue Skies Skirt

erikaschiquis — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:18:02 GMT

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Penny Handflowers

erikaschiquis — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:58:32 GMT

Project Level: Intermediate Project List: Pennies or any other type of coin Split rings matching your coin color (you can also use 0-rings) Drill press or drill(make sure your wear goggles and that you know how to use it) Pliers(to hold your coin while you drill and to open split rings) Jewelry Chain Just to let you know these bracelets are also called slave bracelets but I prefer hand flowers. This is another item I made with pennies. You can use any type of coin but remember some coins from certain countries will be harder to drill because of what metals they use in their coins. The best way to make holes in them is to use a drill press. Previous blog on drilling coins Erika's Chiquis blog- http://erikaschiquis.blogspot.com/2008/09/coin-jewelrydrapes-bra.html Tribe Blog-http://maine.tribe.net/template/pub%2Coc%2CDetail.vm?topicid=e3548950-5725-4cbc-92d8-e6db989fc830&plugin=blog&inst=3940185 Make a pattern then line up your coins on it to see where to drill your holes. Some coins will need more holes than others depending where it is placed.A good way to open split rings is with pliers. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E7r664fnm7c/Saa5Ev2puYI/AAAAAAAABPI/3NWbhjCN1Hw/s1600-h/100_2110.JPG Slide the coins in one at a time. Try on to see if you have enough coins to go around your wrist.Add your chain to the top coin's split ring. Measure it around your 3 fingers and add or remove chain links to fit.The coins that go around your wrist is where you add a toggle and ring. Add two split rings to the coin that will hold the large ring for the toggle. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E7r664fnm7c/Saa5E_HdUTI/AAAAAAAABPQ/Ks5wUdocfkY/s1600-h/100_2111.JPG Pic of me wearing them http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E7r664fnm7c/Saa5EQflA7I/AAAAAAAABPA/bmB67KSLigE/s1600-h/roma+dance+me+08+2.jpg Links on how to make hand flowers Tatted Hand flower tutorial http://beadschool.blogspot.com/2008/01/snowstorm-slave-bracelet-project.html Wire Hand Flower tutorial http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/6029 Vendors There are many vendors but if you want hand made go to etsy http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=handflowers

Geisha Choli 2

erikaschiquis — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:12:42 GMT

Project Level-Intermediate Project List Fabric Hooks This is like the Bi-color Cholis I made before. It took me awhile to figure out what to do with this fabric. Its so pretty but hard to find a matching teal color for it. I finally did and made a matching Hakama for this outfit.This was for a dance with martial arts fused in it. I basically did the same steps as the bi-color choli except adding a teal fabric trim on the bottom hem,cross over fronts and arms. You have to constantly check the fit with this so it doesn't end up too short on the hem and ride up and that it properly fits all around you but yet is flexible for you to move in. I added hooks on the front which I didn't on the bi-color choli. I love these tops and probably will make more later. Another great thing with these tops, you can wear your bra right under them. Pictures of me wearing it http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/f168992d-8ac6-42b8-9b4a-16a63f49df12 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/fc5e2e7d-704d-41cc-aaa2-1435436e91ee For free patterns, information and vendors of all kinds of cholis, check out my previous blog on them http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/29a1faa3-8eea-4b1c-ac0b-fbf1369d5ff6

Safari Sunset

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:11:00 GMT

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Tropical Jungle 10 Yd Skirt

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:09:55 GMT

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Irish Penny HeadPiece

erikaschiquis — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:15:02 GMT

Project Level-Intermediate to Advance Project List- Irish Pennies Copper Chain Split Copper Rings 8mm I started this piece after I finished drilling the coins for my coin bra. I made this drilling holes in my coins.previous blog on drilling coins@from blog from tribe-http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/e3548950-5725-4cbc-92d8-e6db989fc830 my erikas's chiquis blog-http://erikaschiquis.blogspot.com/2008/09/coin-jewelrydrapes-bra.html I connected them with the split rings. I had one chain that goes around my head and two chains at the top to make it sturdier. On the chains I added a few coins here and there to balance the look. Here's a pic of me wearing it@ for tribe (since your only allowed one pic on the blog) http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/c6abfe6b-b481-42ff-a4e1-0ab2307cdd59 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/0226e180-aa05-40c0-9258-79ed2eabe5c2 I bought my Irish Coins at Velvet Peacock Designs http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/ Where to buy coins-list on the bottom that says where to buy coins@ tribe-http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/50203d71-c092-444b-8a77-018bd4791ec9 erika's chiquis blog http://erikaschiquis.blogspot.com/2008/10/copper-coin-bra.html Vendors of Coin Headpieces Flying Skirts www.flyingskirts.com/catalog/accessories.shtml Tribal Souk www.tribalsouk.com/index.php?cPath=61 Cost Less Costumes http://www.costlesscostumes.com/ The Red Camel http://theredcamel.tripod.com/JHeadpiece.htm Uber Kuchi http://stores.ebay.com/Uber-Kuchi_Head-Pieces_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ455009010QQftidZ2QQtZkm Tribal Bazaar http://www.tribalbazaar.com/headdresses.html

Penny Coin Necklace

erikaschiquis — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:54:15 GMT

Project level: intermediate to advance Project List: coins of your choice 0-rings or 8mm split rings glass beads drill 1/16 drill bit pendant I love playing with pennies. They make such nice jewelry. I made a belly dance bra using Irish coins (previous blog) and I had been planning on making more items with pennies. This necklace does take a little while to make. First you must decide how long you want it. Then spread out your coins the way you want it. Then decide where's the best place to put your holes. You can see on the pictures-I decided to do 3 holes on the outside coins , 4 on the inside coins and 3rd row from the top-5 holes. I drilled 91 coins total. Depending on your coin and how you place your coins it can more or less coins used. I used a drill press in my hubby's garage to do this. Wear goggles doing this in case of any metal pieces fly off the drill bit. Be careful and make sure burs are filed down. I've sliced skin open because of burs. Using pliers , place the 0-rings or split rings into the holes and connect the coins. I added glass beads to certain parts of the necklace.You can place them anywhere you like.I also added a pendant to the red coin penny necklace. I used two toggles for the back closure. picture of me wearing mine http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/d946901a-2c07-43b4-9941-388eb4a91817 Penny necklace http://www.missmalaprop.com/2007/05/recycled-souvenir-penny-necklaces/ Coin rings and more http://etsymetal.blogspot.com/2007/09/jewelry-metalwork-with-coins.html Vendors there is a lot of vendors of real coin necklace so you can google this but here's 2 me of course at www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com and cost less costumes -look at the costume pages and its mixed in there with all other parts of costumes http://www.costlesscostumes.com/ZBDC.html

Pumpkin Spice Skirt

erikaschiquis — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:59:55 GMT

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Summer Garden Skirt

erikaschiquis — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:49:11 GMT

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Blueberry Kiss Skirt

erikaschiquis — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:38:24 GMT

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Pirate Top 2

erikaschiquis — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:24:33 GMT

Project Level:Easy Project List: Fabric Elastic thread Simplicity pattern 4484 http://www.simplicity.com/assets/4484/4484.jpg Not only a Pirate top but Roma top, Spanish-Hispanic top or many other folkloric dance tops. I made this for the student show for our Kailama piece. I made this the same way I did this piece http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/09d14743-f96b-4a3f-b5a0-e7cff2134b1f except for the sleeves. I wore my coin bra over it. I also added a decorative stitch all around the neck and bottom hem. Its a fast and easy piece. For more sites for pirate, goth or other items please refer to links in Pirate Top 1 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/09d14743-f96b-4a3f-b5a0-e7cff2134b1f

Copper Coin Bra

erikaschiquis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:55:08 GMT

Project Level-Advance for this bra other coin bras -beginner to advance depending how you make it Project List: Irish Coins Split Rings-8mm and 6mm Copper Chain Copper Washer Brocade Copper Fabric Nice underwire Bra Gross grain ribbon Big sturdy hooks Fray check I finally finished this coin bra. I bought the coins from Velvet Peacock Designs back in 06'. http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/ I worked on and off this for over 2 months. I bought a nice clearance bra and covered it with brocade fabric.I used fray check on the inside so my seams on the brocade wouldn't fray. I took off half of the top straps and cut off only the hooks of the back. I didn't cut my bra sides cause I didn't need to for me. If you perform a lot , you should because the elastic side straps will eventually give out. I added gross grain ribbon to the back and the top straps and cover it with my fabric. I did many fittings including getting a few needle pokes in my back. Here are some links on how to cover your bra: Anthea Costumes http://www.kawakib.com/page-16.html Nadya's http://www.nadyas-naehtipps.de/englisch/e-fotoroman-bh.htm Misha http://www.flickr.com/photos/mishakitty/sets/72157604040747130/ Shira http://www.shira.net/cg/coverbra.htm There's many other items to add like 0-rings, etc. but I will leave that for later. I drilled all these coins on a drill press.My poor fingers hurt after awhile from the burs. but it was much easier than drilling them by hand. I drilled four holes in each coin so I could connect them. Previous blog on drilling coins http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/e3548950-5725-4cbc-92d8-e6db989fc830 I used split copper rings to do this. I bought mine at W mart. There's better split rings but I was on a budget and they work pretty good. After I had them all draped like a necklace, I sewed them onto the bra cups and middle.I used quilter's thread to sew on the coins. I added necklaces on the very top and the bottom middle. This was all very time consuming so I did it at night while watching T.V. I also added chain drape on the bottom with Irish pennies on it. I drilled a copper washer and that was my middle piece where the drape hangs from. I also connected the small split rings and made chains of them and connected them to parts of the coins on the top. Gave a cool metal look. This is a project that I waited on making cause I knew not only is a bit hard but time consuming. A picture of me wearing it http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/0226e180-aa05-40c0-9258-79ed2eabe5c2 I am going to put many links on the bottom for better explanations on how to make coin bras. How to make a bra http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00111.asp fitting a bra http://www.sevenveils.co.uk/learning/costumes/#bra Stiffening cups http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/7fa93b40-2d5e-45f1-aad3-c9e97f7e3f90 lining the cups http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/5131f130-f850-4b11-b3b3-8e82769642e0 halter bra construction by Christina http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/5f63b654-e4e9-4e2c-837d-fe6bd7ef1fbc Making a Bra Base by Deserae http://www.flowersofaraby.com/making_base_bedleh_costume.htm Bra Constructions http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/5f63b654-e4e9-4e2c-837d-fe6bd7ef1fbc Coin Bra tutorials: Annabella http://www.annabella.net/tribal/coinbra.html http://www.annabella.net/tribal/coinbra2.html Black Swan Tribe http://www.blackswantribe.com.au/coinbra.html Bra Bases-just buy an already base and just decorate-great for beginner sewers Atira's http://www.atirasfashions.com/bra.html Sugar Petals http://www.sugarpetals.com/bra_belt.asp Flying Skirts http://www.flyingskirts.com/catalog/004-for.shtml The Bra stop-customized bras http://thebuststop.stores.yahoo.net/ Bra Construction tips for the Busty Gal http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/3a139502-6928-4170-bc5e-2ce137a41d77 Big Boobiful Beledi Dancers http://tribes.tribe.net/bigboobifulbeledi Triangle Bras(I do have an diy blog on this)including tips for Busty Gals http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/7be2a146-a707-4f14-94a2-ed33428961e8 Constuction of a Bra and including Busty Gals http://euphraxia.com/images/tutorial.jpg Replacing straps and putting in o-rings for a criss cross back http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/d6b4d683-f463-438d-8d44-dc82b00cb8c4 http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/f79163a6-3ad0-4b44-bd96-b35c1de45f78 How to put a o-ring in the center of your bra by Deserae http://people.tribe.net/cbb7e562-01a4-4a1e-859e-d67ab1a006b0/photos/14dce3e3-47e3-4782-9477-763ec5b92adc How to put on coins http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/2b72b2c9-aded-46cc-a5fd-0c8676579ba4 http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/94a73f29-5c08-48df-bb86-8bd009b86694 spacing coins on a bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/639ddb61-a3e5-44a4-b1ec-aeac310d753c how to distribute the weight of coins on a bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/791cfd86-1c90-4c60-9319-1904106da80a attaching Turkomen buttons to a bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/f1ddf578-8531-42d6-8385-cce689ea2833 what to use to sew on your coins http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/f1cac4b9-d0f6-4c7c-8689-aa740c4f717c How to clean a coin bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/8ceb2bb3-4267-418e-b033-2f88ac5b3f07 How to clean and store your bra http://www.farfesha.com/pages/costume-care.htm Assuit source for covering your Bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/0f08f72a-8d73-40a5-883c-bc5a94e4a940 How to polish your coins http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~roy/magictalk-wisdom/discussions/polishing_coins.html http://gometaldetecting.com/cleaning-finds.html How to clean copper coins http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Copper-Coins-in-Seconds Other ideas to decorate your bra besides coins Scales by Pixie http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/0840ae7a-79d7-44d0-8d61-5e3977e112b1 Washers by Basha http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/21ac0568-5f44-4b95-838e-52c688cd3670 Rabies Tags by Tanis http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/ac35b3e3-8b79-4ada-9289-de4c6e25f201 Brass Tags by Haifa http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/photos/a8f59f2f-bc14-4af6-8f9d-aa9824070bba Macrame by Trudi http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/d1974710-8e84-442a-8796-3f2b5c2dbe60 Where to buy supplies for bras-o-rings, chain http://www.costlesscostumes.com/ZCS.html Where to buy coins Velvet Peacock Designs for the Irish Pennies please ask for them because they are not up on the site yet http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/ Sirik http://stores.ebay.com/sirik_TRIBAL-Coins_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11QQftidZ1QQtZkm Shimmy Bliss http://www.shimmybliss.com/servlet/StoreFront Tribal Souk http://www.tribalsouk.com/ Red Camel http://theredcamel.tripod.com/textiles.htm Salome's Tent http://www.salomestent.com/coins.htm Bellydance shop http://www.thebellydanceshop.com/products.php?id=22 Saroyan http://www.saroyanzils.com/ The Goddess Garden http://search.express.ebay.com/merchant/thegoddessgardenbykahlea bluz4allah http://search.express.ebay.com/merchant/bluz4allah Attaching a coin drape to a bra http://www.shira.net/cg/coinbra.htm http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/7e509be1-1324-4799-b8d9-aa77dacf5ed8 Books on how to make decorated/coin bras The Costume Goddess http://www.costumegoddess.com/books/beltbra.htm Dawn Devine Brown http://www.amazon.com/Embellished-Bras-Dawn-Devine-Brown/dp/0967817064 More Books http://www.pinkgypsy.com/davina/ Patterns http://www.artemisimports.com/patterns/ Tempest Corset Bra pattern http://www.meddevi.com/dance/boutique/pattern/index.html Vendors who sell coin bras Velvet Peacock Designs http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/ Moondance Bellydance http://www.moondancebellydance.com/coinbelts.htm My Tribal Rootz http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5154516 Liora Designs http://www.liorabellydance.com/LioraDesigns.html Tribal Bazaar http://www.tribalbazaar.com/braandbeltsets.html Tahiya custom made bras http://www.tahiya.net/ Anaya Tribal http://anayatribal.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2 Coin Costumes-Sarah Skinner's Shop http://www.shakemyday.com/shop/s_coin_cost.html AngelDMort http://www.angeldmort.com/ Khaduja's Costuming http://www.khadujascostuming.com/ East Coast Tribal http://stores.ebay.com/East-Coast-Tribal Belly Roll http://www.bellyroll.com/adorn.html Heavy Metal Bras by Once in a Blue Moon http://tribes.tribe.net/onceinabluemoon Flying Skirts http://www.flyingskirts.com/catalog/bras.shtml Belli Phat-includes plus sizes http://tribes.tribe.net/belliphat http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5611328 Tombo Studios-Goth http://www.tombostudio.com/assuit.html Naked Parrot Desings http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5573957 Gigi's Originals http://stores.ebay.com/Gigi-Originals-For-Every-Body http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=987 Read my Hips http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5627472 The Goddess Garden http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5644056 http://www.freewebs.com/thegoddessgarden/apps/webstore/ Synari http://www.geocities.com/synaridesigns/ http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5311792 http://tribes.tribe.net/synari-designs Domba http://www.domba.com/ Coin Drapes, Bras and Belts by Costless Costumes http://www.costlesscostumes.com/ZBDC.html

Mermaid Shell Necklace

erikaschiquis — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:05:30 GMT

Project Level-easy to moderate Project List Shells iridescent beads-Joanns or other craft stores monofilament pearl beads other types of beads that are oceanic like Sorry the pictures aren't so great but this is the Mermaid Shell Necklace that I was working on and finished for awhile. I wanted something big but more natural than the plastic crap at the stores. Using an already made necklace made out of hemp like string and brown beads on it, I added to it. I used the fishing line(mono-filament) to string up small shells, pearls and translucent beads on it. I used another string and strung up more beads and including my bigger shells on it. I did a strung up version of coral by stringing some small pearls on then at the top -go down the same strand of beads, skipping the top bead, and then continue doing the same thing through out the necklace to give a coral look. I tied it off at the end to the necklace that I used. I have a picture of necklace I was looking for here http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/eb39ff04-a655-4d88-90f2-4268bed8be32 Where to buy shells-besides the beach, craft stores, Joanns http://www.usell-mart.com/catalog/index.php http://www.seashellshop.com/shells.html Pearls-buy at Joanns or any other craft store http://www.craftamerica.com/pearls.htm Monofilament-buy at Joanns or other craft stores http://www.ohiobeads.com/catalog/illusion-monofilament-50mspool-p-370.html http://www.geminidreamsbeads.com/pd_nylon_monofilament_cord_8_100_yd.cfm other beading projects http://www.wittyliving.com/crafts/jewelry/ Where to buy shell necklaces Shahlah has beautiful shell headpieces and other items http://tribes.tribe.net/shahlahcraftdesigns http://www.shahlahcraftdesigns.com K-lee has some jewelry and some very cool hair shell items(hardcore headpieces) http://www.thegoddessgarden.net/tt_facesnheads.html necklaces http://www.whitebuffalobeadsandstones.com/healingpropertiesabaloneshell.html http://www.native-american-market.com/old_pawn_turquoise.html http://www.kkpacific.com/Search.bok?category=Polynesian+Puka+Shell+Jewelry there's many places just google shell necklace other Mermaid diy blogs Mermaid Hairfalls http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/c6b664e8-9254-412a-a1dc-27137ed0a7fd Mermaid Starfish Hair http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/52c626c6-f3fa-4b5c-bd61-9671b40f70c0 Mermaid Seaweed Belt http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/13e17353-aaff-484a-bb87-2b1e8fa5cfe6 Mermaid Shell Bra http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/051976f7-8f8b-4228-a9ac-60b9968119c8

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